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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 556.74 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 556.74 and 227.16 is: 340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 556.74 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/556.74 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 556.74 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 126,469.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,469.06/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.08

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